The Embassy of Cyprus hereby publishes an indicative list of hotels situated in the occupied (by Turkey) northern part of Cyprus operating illegally. These hotels belong to Greek Cypriot refugees who were forced to leave their properties following the Turkish invasion of 1974, or are erected illegally, on properties belonging to Greek Cypriot refugees, in violation of their rights and their will.
Taking into consideration that the right to property is an inalienable right, as it is verified by the European Court of Human Rights, both in individual and interstate cases against Turkey (which is held responsible for the continuous occupation), the use or exploitation of the abovementioned properties belonging to the lawful Greek Cypriot owners without their consent is illegal and trespassers run a serious risk of facing criminal proceedings and charges, either in Cyprus or elsewhere, leading to severe penalties and high compensation (EU Council Regulation 44/2001 of 22 December 2000).
The Embassy of Cyprus would like to warn citizens and residents of Qatar and other countries of the Gulf who wish to travel in the northern part of Cyprus that staying in these hotels is illegal and advices them to seek accommodation in hotels and other establishments belonging lawfully to Turkish Cypriots.
District of Kyrenia |
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Current hotel name |
Area |
Kyrenia Jasmin Court |
Kyrenia |
Merit Crystal Cove Hotel |
Karavas |
The Colony Hotel |
Kyrenia |
Denizkizi Royal Hotel |
Karavas |
Denizkizi Hotel |
Karavas |
Dome Hotel |
Kyrenia |
Grand Rock Hotel |
Kyrenia |
Kyrenia Oskar Club |
Kyrenia |
Riverside Holiday Village |
Karavas |
Acapulco Tatil Kφyό |
Agios Epiktetos |
Bellapais Monastery Village |
Bellapais |
Club Lapethos |
Lapethos |
Club Z |
Kyrenia |
Grand Avrasya Hotel |
Kyrenia |
Hotel Sempati |
Lapethos |
Mare Monte Hotel |
Karavas |
Mountain View Hotel |
Agios Epiktetos |
Onar Holiday Village |
Kyrenia |
Pitoresk Tatil Kφyό |
Kyrenia |
The Ship Hotel |
Kyrenia |
Top Set Bungalows |
Agios Georgios |
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District of Famagusta |
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Current hotel name |
Area |
Palm Beach Hotel |
Famagusta |
Salamis Bay Conti Resort Hotel* |
Salamis |
Mimoza Hotel |
Salamis |
Park Hotel |
Salamis |
Portofino Hotel |
Famagusta |
The Dee European Hotel |
Famagusta |
Long Beach Club & Resort |
Salamis |
Kaya Artemis Holiday Resort |
Vokolida |
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*75% British and 25% Greek Cypriot ownership
N.B.: As already mentioned, the above list is indicative, but will be completed as soon as possible.
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